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5 Healthy Things to Do With a Bottle of Essential Oil

Have you ever wondered what to do with essential oils? If you're stumped for uses other than just sniffing the bottle, here are five healthy ideas...

I'm a sucker for essential oils. I frequently stop and spend too much time sniffing them at Whole Foods. In another life, I think I could be aromatherapist. :) But, if you've ever wondered what you can do with essential oils (the concentrated oils of plants and herbs), check out this cool list that I found from the folks at Aura Cacia, a company that makes a ton of fantastic essential oils. Five great things you can do with essential oils:

1. Add to your bath: I do this all the time, but in case you didn't know, you can sprinkle a few drops in with the bath water (preferably when it's running) for a calming, aromatherapy experience. My fave = lavender.

2. Make a face spritzer: In a clean spray bottle, mix 6 drops per 1 oz. of water and create a soothing skin mist. 3. Clean your house naturally: Combine with baking soda and a spritz of lemon to create a natural scouring powder.

4. Create natural dryer sheets: Add several drops to a small hand towel and toss into the dryer for clothes that smell great, sans chemicals. 5. Help yourself fall asleep: Put a couple drops of calming essential oils on your pillow at night for sweet dreams.